In Missouri, floating down streams and paddling around lakes are fantastic ways to enjoy the state’s great outdoors. Whether your passion is angling for smallmouth or rock bass, keeping an eye out for elusive wildlife, or simply drifting downstream with the current, a day on the water will lift your spirits. Depending on the river…
CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on June 28 sentenced a man who committed arsons in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri and assaulted a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer to 12.5 years in prison. Limbaugh also ordered Lucas G. Henson, 37, of Iron County, Mo., to pay the…
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By Rudi Keller Lawmakers “invaded” the authority of the Missouri Conservation Commission (MCC) when they tried to limit the use of its dedicated funds, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in mid-June. In the long-anticipated decision, the court split 4-3 over whether appropriation bills could bar the commission from spending money on land acquisition or for…
Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park officials are excited about the return of Nights at the Campground, a series of evening interpretive programs where attendees can learn about a variety of topics with the park naturalist. Programs are Saturday nights at 8 p.m. at the park’s large shelter house. Program schedule: • July 1:…
By Matt Ankney The Continental United States is visited by millions of international tourists each year seeking recreation in wilderness settings exemplifying a unique American outdoor experience, hungry for something like Sam A. Baker State Park in peak season during perfect weather on Memorial Day Weekend. By mid-morning Sunday, the nearly 6,000 acre park located…
On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, and Monday, April 8, 2024, North America will experience two solar eclipses. The Oct. 14 solar eclipse will be a “partial eclipse” for Missouri, and a good chance to practice for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, portions of Southeast Missouri will experience more than…
Each year, tens of thousands of visitors frequent the shallow water and gravel bars that make Missouri’s float streams popular recreational locations. Unfortunately, many visitors have not prepared properly and find themselves and their activity in violation of state law. There is no replacement for common sense and individual responsibility, so please be courteous and…
